MBA Named PricewaterhouseCoopers Partner
August 03, 2010
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Sometimes, individuals who have an MBA degree are chosen to take on certain responsibilities as some company executives believe that they can handle a certain level of responsibility due to their education background.
Barrett J. Shipman has been admitted into the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) partnership, serving in its mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory practice. In addition to having an MBA degree, Shipman has more than 15 years of experience within the transaction consulting industry, specializing in merger integration.
Currently, Shipman is a chartered financial analyst and serves clients within the technology, life sciences, consumer products, entertainment and financial industries.
"PwC congratulates Shipman on his recent promotion," said Jim French, managing partner at PwC Austin. "Shipman’s depth of experience and seasoned approach to M&A transactions enhance PwC's ability to provide outstanding service to our clients, especially here in Austin, which is known as a technology incubator and hot spot for M&A activity."
Individuals who are looking to enter into a consulting position may want to consider pursuing a finance MBA degree, as it could serve as a stepping stone to get into the sector.
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